Dr. Robyn Hawkins Merritt-Magnolia Chiropractic

Dr. Robyn Hawkins Merritt-Magnolia Chiropractic Helping busy moms feel their best during pregnancy and beyond🫶🏻 Don’t worry we see dads & kids too!

At Magnolia Chiropractic, we love caring for your whole crew—from little ones to grandparents. Chiropractic care isn’t j...
12/22/2025

At Magnolia Chiropractic, we love caring for your whole crew—from little ones to grandparents. Chiropractic care isn’t just for back pain—it’s for better sleep, stronger immune systems, smoother pregnancies, calmer kids, and happier, healthier lives for everyone under your roof. 🏡🤍

Your body’s capacity to feel well depends on its ability to truly rest.And true rest isn’t just about sleep - it’s about...
12/20/2025

Your body’s capacity to feel well depends on its ability to truly rest.

And true rest isn’t just about sleep - it’s about giving your nervous system the space to slow down, process, and recover from all that life asks of it.

Sometimes that looks like:

🕯️ Saying no to another plan
🛋️ Taking a quiet afternoon nap
🔥 Cozying up by the fire instead of going out
🍲 Making a simple dinner instead of something elaborate

It’s these small pauses that remind your body to slow down and take a breather.

When we don’t allow that space, the body stays in “go mode” - alert, efficient, and overstimulated. You might notice restlessness even in stillness, constant distraction, or that deep exhale that feels overdue.

Chiropractic care helps to support your body being in a relaxed and restorative state.

When your nervous system feels supported, rest begins to work again.
And from that place, you don’t just get through your days — you truly feel well in them. 🤍✨

Keeping kids cheerful and moving well all season long 🎄✨ Children’s bodies are constantly growing and adapting—from scho...
12/19/2025

Keeping kids cheerful and moving well all season long 🎄✨ Children’s bodies are constantly growing and adapting—from school desks and backpacks to sports and play. Gentle chiropractic care can help support healthy posture, mobility, and nervous system function, so kids can stay comfortable and active during the busy holiday season. When little bodies feel their best, it’s easier to enjoy all the holiday magic—just the way Buddy the Elf would like it 🤍🎅🏼

Supporting this mama through pregnancy and postpartum—and now caring for her baby 🤍 Full-circle moments like this never ...
12/18/2025

Supporting this mama through pregnancy and postpartum—and now caring for her baby 🤍 Full-circle moments like this never get old!

This season may be filled with twinkling lights, full calendars, and high expectations - but behind those festive moment...
12/18/2025

This season may be filled with twinkling lights, full calendars, and high expectations - but behind those festive moments, many people are feeling something else: drained, foggy, or just not quite like themselves. 😐

If you’re someone who tends to feel the holiday blues, it might be time to check in with how your nervous system is functioning. As the fall and winter settle in, less sunlight means your brain produces less serotonin (which helps regulate mood) and more melatonin (which can leave you feeling sleepy or sluggish). Add the emotional load of the season - the stress, the pressure, the busy days - and cortisol (your body’s primary stress hormone) can climb higher than usual.

But your body is designed with built-in ways to bring you back to center: ✨

• Dopamine fuels motivation and focus.
• Oxytocin supports connection and calm.
• Endorphins lift mood and ease tension.

When your nervous system is regulated, these hormones and neurotransmitters can work together the way they’re meant to — helping you feel more grounded, energized, and emotionally present.

Chiropractic care supports that process by calming stress responses and restoring clear communication between your brain and body.

As balance returns, your natural “feel-good” chemistry can work the way it’s meant to…helping you move through the season with more peace, warmth, and genuine joy. ✨

’Tis the season for twinkle lights, cozy gatherings…and for many people, headaches that seem to pop up right when the ca...
12/11/2025

’Tis the season for twinkle lights, cozy gatherings…and for many people, headaches that seem to pop up right when the calendar gets busiest.

Between holiday travel, late nights, sugary treats, family stress, and endless to-do lists, your nervous system can feel overloaded. And when the nervous system is carrying too much stress, one of the first places it shows up is in tension patterns that trigger headaches.

👉 A dysregulated nervous system keeps your body stuck in “fight or flight,” which tightens muscles, heightens sensitivity to light and sound, and makes it harder for your body to reset.
👉 A regulated nervous system allows your body to adapt to stress with more ease, release tension, and restore balance — giving you the capacity to move through the season with less pain and more presence.

So if headaches feel like part of your holiday tradition, it’s time to change the story. Supporting your nervous system with chiropractic care (and pairing it with rest, hydration, and mindful breaks) helps you enjoy the season for what it’s meant to be — full of connection, not discomfort.

✨ Here’s to more cheer and fewer headaches this December. ✨

One of the most commonly asked questions to our team out in the community is "do you see adults?!"👉👉👉Y E SThe second mos...
12/10/2025

One of the most commonly asked questions to our team out in the community is "do you see adults?!"

👉👉👉Y E S

The second most common question comes from men of all ages.... what about me?! 😁

While you may see us constantly talking about Mom stress and the health of children ... we certainly don't leave Dads out!

We love caring for your whole family!

What Families in Our Practice Would Tell You About Chiropractic 🤍They’d tell you that chiropractic care has become part ...
12/09/2025

What Families in Our Practice Would Tell You About Chiropractic 🤍

They’d tell you that chiropractic care has become part of their rhythm - not just something they turn to when something hurts, but a way of keeping their whole family well. They’d tell you it’s where their kids feel safe and calm, even after a long day.

Where parents finally understand how stress shows up in the body - and that healing doesn’t always look like instant results, but like a nervous system that starts to regulate again.

They’d tell you about:

✨ Babies who finally sleep (and so do their parents)
✨ Kids who combat posture changes from school desks, sports, and video games
✨ Pregnant moms who move through the third trimester with more ease and less tension
✨ Families who notice they just feel better — less reactive, more connected, more adaptable

Most of our practice members started care for one reason…and stayed because they discovered just how much better life feels with routine adjustments.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless your mood feels more Grinchy than grateful. 💚When the nervous system is ...
12/08/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless your mood feels more Grinchy than grateful. 💚

When the nervous system is stuck in a stress response, even the smallest hiccups (a messy kitchen, a holiday traffic jam, a sibling squabble) can feel like too much.

Your nervous system plays a direct role in:

🎄 Regulating hormones like cortisol + serotonin
🎄 Managing your body’s “fight or flight” response
🎄 Helping your brain process and respond to emotional input

So when that system is out of balance, you may notice:

• Mood swings that feel bigger than usual
• Irritability that lingers
• Anxious energy that feels hard to shake

Chiropractic adjustments help regulate nervous system function by restoring clear brain-body communication, which means less internal stress and more space for emotional regulation.

While every holiday comes with its hiccups, the goal is to help your body function better so you can actually enjoy the season, not just survive it!

The holiday season brings a lot of wonderful things - connection, celebration, travel, traditions, and memories in the m...
12/07/2025

The holiday season brings a lot of wonderful things - connection, celebration, travel, traditions, and memories in the making - but it also brings a lot of stimulation for your nervous system.

Even the fun things can bring on “good stress”, but it’s still stress your body has to process. The brain doesn’t separate positive from negative; it just feels the demand. When that demand piles up, your nervous system can slip into fight or flight. You may start to notice:

• Feeling unusually fatigued
• Neck or shoulder tension
• A short fuse, brain fog, or trouble winding down at night
• The return of symptoms you thought were behind you

Your nervous system is in charge of how you handle it all, from the joyful chaos to the heavier moments the season can stir. Staying consistent with your chiropractic care helps keep those lines of communication between your brain and body clear, so you can regulate more easily, recover faster, and actually enjoy the moments you’re working so hard to create.

As the calendar fills up and life moves a little faster - stay consistent with your adjustments, stay connected to your care. Your nervous system is what allows you to handle more good things, without running on empty.

Whether you’re flying across the country or driving a few hours to see family, travel takes more of a toll on your body ...
12/06/2025

Whether you’re flying across the country or driving a few hours to see family, travel takes more of a toll on your body than most people realize.

From changes in sleep and routine to new environments, different foods, and the physical stress of sitting for long periods - your brain and body are constantly adapting.

Even “fun” stress is still stress to your system. And when your nervous system is in overdrive, you might notice:

✨ Tight shoulders or neck tension
✨ Fatigue even though you felt like you slept fine
✨ Digestive changes or immune flare-ups
✨ Restlessness or anxiety while you’re on the go

Chiropractic care helps your body stay adaptable through those shifts by improving communication between your brain and body! When your nervous system is clear, it’s easier to bounce back - to sleep better, digest better, and feel more grounded no matter where your travels take you.

So before (and after) your holiday trips this year, give your nervous system a little extra support. The goal isn’t just to make it there - it’s to feel your best while you’re there, too! 🤍

For many, family gatherings are a mix of joy and…let’s be honest, stress. Whether it’s managing travel, keeping kids on ...
12/05/2025

For many, family gatherings are a mix of joy and…let’s be honest, stress. Whether it’s managing travel, keeping kids on track, or juggling multiple events, these moments pull heavily on your nervous system.

Your nervous system is constantly working to keep you regulated. It’s what decides things like:

• How calm or reactive you feel in the moment
• How quickly you shift out of stress when emotions run high
• Whether your body prioritizes connection or slips into survival mode

When your nervous system is dysregulated, the smallest triggers - a crowded room, a long to-do list, or a relative’s comment - can feel overwhelming. Your body gets stuck in “fight or flight,” making it harder to stay patient, present, or grounded.

But when your nervous system is clear and well-regulated, your body can adapt more easily. That means:

✨ More calm, even in busy environments
✨ More patience with your kids (and relatives!)
✨ Greater ability to be present and enjoy the moment
✨ Less tension stored in your body after the gathering ends

Chiropractic care helps restore smoother communication between the brain and body, giving your nervous system the capacity it needs to handle stress without getting stuck there.

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